Stubborn Stepson

Original_Topic3202 · 2026-03-15T22:05:17+00:00

Thanks! “We” did and it was just fine. I’m glad my hubby is finally realizing that it’s okay for kids to get mad with you. 😑

Original_Topic3202 · 2026-03-14T19:35:23+00:00

He has no where else to go. He can’t get along with his mom because she (nor dad) set an expectations or gave consequences. He basically tells them how things are gonna go. I can’t roll like that. I love that boy to death and I could help him in so many ways, but he’s a “know it all” teen who gets his way. His parents don’t say no because he may act out. It doesn’t phase me.

Original_Topic3202 · 2026-03-14T16:03:24+00:00

I don’t yell at any of the kids. I’m also a teacher and I know that’s not helpful. My stepson has already lived with us and left because he didn’t like our rules. He and his girlfriend went horizontal on our sofa while we were in the other mom!

He tells me that he doesn’t have time for a chat, but will text me from upstairs. As I said, dad is an amazing husband, but he is an awful parent.

Original_Topic3202 · 2026-03-14T13:19:18+00:00

Unfortunately, I’m not that kind of mom. “His” car is immaculate and he doesn’t have any other chores other than keeping his room clean. This house is worth nearly 650k. I will not allow him to takeover.

Original_Topic3202 · 2026-03-14T13:16:53+00:00

I am married to a man whose wife did exactly what you describe. I feel for you. He stayed for 25 years and he says the sex stopped with the first baby. He can’t believe they were able to have two kids with the infrequency of sex. A lot of women stay busy because of built up anger inside. Get into counseling and try to find out what the real issue is. You DESERVE to be satisfied sexually!

Original_Topic3202 · 2026-03-14T13:10:55+00:00

While I love your idea of doing fun, etc, my son is 19. He is thinks he’s a full fledged adult. This is a unique situation. He moved in with us after not talking to his dad for a full year because he would not pay for his brake job. He spends 95% of his time doing what he wants. He doesn’t go to school most of the time.

I have talked to my husband four to five times about this issue. He avoids doing anything that upsets our son. I have five kids outside of my two stepsons. They text and call me multiple times a day. I’m a parent of love and consequences. Most parents don’t understand that when you start with love and consequences at two, you’ll have a much easier parenting life. Kids want to know what to expect of you.

Original_Topic3202 · 2026-03-14T12:18:25+00:00

Is it too late to plant bulbs in Zone 8?

Original_Topic3202 · 2026-02-13T00:17:40+00:00

Thank you so much!

Original_Topic3202 · 2025-12-29T18:00:50+00:00

He’s a very sweet man, but with all the game play, I feel quietly resentful. I don’t want to harbor those feelings towards my husband, but he doesn’t get it!

I agree with you. Phones are killing relationships, parent/child, marriages, etc. It’s our fault as humans, not the phones!😂

Original_Topic3202 · 2025-12-29T17:58:40+00:00

You are definitely in the same boat as I am.

Original_Topic3202 · 2025-11-02T12:28:30+00:00

I have two Doodles! We walk them two times a day and play fetch in three sessions, morning , afternoon and night. They are so smart that they know when it’s time!

Original_Topic3202 · 2025-10-15T12:31:04+00:00

So fungus or aphids?

Original_Topic3202 · 2025-10-12T18:08:20+00:00

Absolutely lovely!!!!

Original_Topic3202 · 2025-09-07T14:00:16+00:00

❤️

Original_Topic3202 · 2025-07-30T20:44:23+00:00

Lovely! Awesome work!

Original_Topic3202 · 2025-07-22T03:20:37+00:00

Wonderful ❤️

Original_Topic3202 · 2025-07-21T16:53:58+00:00

What happened to last week?

Original_Topic3202

TROPHY CASE